Bayou Goula, LA Demographics

A map of Bayou Goula's Population by Race

Bayou Goula, Louisiana has an estimated population of 208, a dramatic decrease from the 514 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.5% White, 49.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bayou Goula, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bayou Goula has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bayou Goula, that probability was 17.7% in 2020 and 50.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bayou Goula is ranked the 436th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bayou Goula was ranked the 353rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bayou Goula's White Population

105 residents of Bayou Goula, or 50.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bayou Goula is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Bayou Goula ranks 475th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou Goula's White population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. White residents' share of Bayou Goula's population has increased from 6.8% to 50.5%.

Bayou Goula is more White than neighboring Dorseyville (0% White), White Castle (4% White), St. Gabriel (37.5% White), Plaquemine (40.1% White), and Crescent (31.6% White).

Bayou Goula's Black Population

103 residents of Bayou Goula, or 49.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bayou Goula is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Bayou Goula ranks 9th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou Goula's Black population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Black residents' share of Bayou Goula's population has decreased from 90.5% to 49.5%.

Bayou Goula is more Black than neighboring St. Gabriel (45.2% Black), and Crescent (22.1% Black). Bayou Goula is less Black than neighboring Dorseyville (100% Black), White Castle (94.2% Black), and Plaquemine (51.4% Black).

Bayou Goula's Asian Population

0 residents of Bayou Goula, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bayou Goula is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Bayou Goula ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou Goula's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Bayou Goula's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bayou Goula's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Bayou Goula, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bayou Goula is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Bayou Goula ranks 366th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou Goula's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bayou Goula's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Bayou Goula is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Gabriel (14.7% Hispanic), Plaquemine (2.2% Hispanic), and Crescent (46.3% Hispanic).

Bayou Goula's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bayou Goula, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bayou Goula is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bayou Goula ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou Goula's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bayou Goula's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bayou Goula is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Gabriel (1.7% Native American/Other), and Plaquemine (2.5% Native American/Other).

Bayou Goula's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Bayou Goula, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bayou Goula is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bayou Goula ranks 478th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou Goula's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bayou Goula's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Bayou Goula is less Multiracial than neighboring White Castle (1.8% Multiracial), St. Gabriel (0.9% Multiracial), and Plaquemine (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.